Meringue Powder Royal Icing
Transform your baked creations into edible works of art with this Meringue Powder Royal Icing recipe, a foolproof method for achieving perfectly smooth and glossy decorations. Made with just four simple ingredients—meringue powder, powdered sugar, warm water, and an optional dash of vanilla extract—this icing whips up in just 10 minutes and delivers stiff, pipeable peaks ideal for intricate designs or flood icing. The optional addition of gel food coloring allows you to customize hues to match any occasion, making it the ultimate choice for cookie decorating, cake details, or festive projects. Easy to make yet professional-grade in appearance, this royal icing dries to a flawless, smudge-free finish, ensuring your designs stay picture-perfect. Perfect your decorating game today with this versatile, beginner-friendly recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Meringue powder
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons Warm water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- as needed Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a clean mixing bowl, combine the meringue powder and warm water. Beat with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while mixing on low speed. This helps prevent powdered sugar from puffing out of the bowl.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the mixture for 5-7 minutes, or until it forms stiff, glossy peaks.
Stir in the vanilla extract if desired for added flavor.
If using gel food coloring, divide the royal icing into separate bowls and add a small amount of food coloring to each bowl. Mix well until the desired colors are achieved.
Transfer the icing to piping bags or cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
Use immediately to decorate cookies or other baked goods, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 497.5 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 487.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
